NFL Injury Report: Names To Watch As Stars Bow Out
By Erik Lambert
Feb 20, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Florida State defensive lineman Eddie Goldman speaks to the media at the 2015 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Chicago Bears: Eddie Goldman
Word is the suspension of Jeremiah Ratliff was expected by the Chicago Bears, but it doesn’t make his loss from the interior of their defensive front any easier to deal with. He was expected to hold down that crucial nose tackle position and now won’t be there for the first three games, all of them against playoff teams.
Into his slot will step rookie 2nd round pick Eddie Goldman. A standout at Florida State known for his surprising quickness and burst despite such a big body, he’ll have to show he has power and technique to hold the point of attack against the run. That is the first responsibility of a 3-4 nose tackle.